At a glance
Reported students
293
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18.77
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
03–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington elementary enrollment
22nd percentile
Compared with 1,223 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
304.5
Tenino Elementary School: 293 reported students.
State peer staffing position
49th percentile
15.6:1 reported; state peer median 15.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 275
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17.69
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.5:1
What the reported data says about Tenino Elementary School
Tenino Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 03–05 in Tenino. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Tenino School District. NCES reports 293 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,223 elementary schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 406 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 22nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.6:1, close to the Washington median of 15.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (76.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (12.6%). English learners represent 0.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Tenino Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 15.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 18.77 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 58.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White76.5%
- Hispanic12.6%
- Black3.1%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial6.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Tenino School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Parkside Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–02
316 reported students
Tenino Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
291 reported students
Tenino High School
High · Grades 09–12
383 reported students
Public schools near Tenino Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Elementary Elementary · Tenino School District | PK–02 | 316 | 0.4 mi |
| East Olympia Elementary Elementary · Tumwater School District | PK–05 | 579 | 6.9 mi |
| Rainier Elementary School Elementary · Rainier School District | PK–05 | 493 | 7.5 mi |
| Littlerock Elementary School Elementary · Tumwater School District | PK–05 | 343 | 8.4 mi |
| Horizons Elementary Elementary · North Thurston Public Schools | KG–05 | 580 | 8.6 mi |
| Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight Elementary · Mary M Knight School District | KG–08 | 600 | 8.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Tenino Elementary School
What grades does Tenino Elementary School serve?
Tenino Elementary School reports grades 03–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Tenino School District.
How many students attend Tenino Elementary School?
Tenino Elementary School reported 293 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 22nd percentile among 1,223 Washington elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 275 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Tenino Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 15.6:1, based on 293 students and 18.77 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 15.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Tenino Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Tenino Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Tenino School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Tenino Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
58.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Tenino Elementary School in?
Tenino Elementary School is part of Tenino School District, based in Tenino, WA, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Tenino Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Parkside Elementary (0.4 mi), East Olympia Elementary (6.9 mi), Rainier Elementary School (7.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.